Abstract
The advantages of the long intestinal tube in the treatment of nonstrangulating obstructions of the small intestine have long been recognized. The potential dangers of a bolus and tube while still in the intestinal tract are also widely known. However, some cases developed the clinical picture of subacute or chronic intestinal obstruction at a period subsequent to an apparently uncomplicated removal of the tube. The pathologic basis of this clinical condition is the development of a propulsive, isoperistaltic, irreducible intussusception induced by the intestinal tube itself. Once initiated, progression of the intussusception continues after the tube has been removed. This communication is based on 8 such cases of which 3 are presented in detail.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2009-2013 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | New York State Journal of Medicine |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 11 |
State | Published - 1974 |
Externally published | Yes |